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Saturday, 16 October 2010

Preparing for the Media Conference

The materials to look at before the conference have been made available and we've been asked to have a quick read ahead of the day in order to better understand the topics dealt with.You can read them here. (You will also get a hard copy on Monday)

We have been asked to complete one short task in preparation for Julian McDougall's talk. It is to put together a pitch for a new TV Talent Show. We will bring it with us and hand it in on the day.Here it is below:Online media: Cleggmania and the Cowell FactorYour task:With a partner, or on your own:• Brainstorm an idea for a completely new TV Talent show• Give it a title• Summarise it – in under 140 characters including spaces• Be prepared to ‘pitch’ your task to the Judges Panel – and win the contract!…………………………………………………………………………………………...................Title of show: ...Pitch

Number of characters: ...

Finally have a look at this video (or at least parts of it) featuring Tony Benn as he talks about this great principle - DEMOCRACY (Tony Benn discusses the history of democracy, how it has been undermined, and how it can be strengthened).

You need to understand that listening to the likes of Julian and Tony Benn is a real eye opener and treat!

Map - From Euston station to the Institute of Education:All instructions are ON THE LETTER (see post below).